Game Argus writes: "Surprisingly not correlated to this summer's Hellboy movie sequel, Konami's video game adaptation spins its own story. Sadly, it's one plagued by monotonous button mashing, impossible aiming controls, and a non-player controlled camera that will do you no favors.
If this video game adaptation does anything right, it's maintain the character's attitude and humorous one liners. Hellboy is handled properly in the games cinematics, both with a decent character model and with Ron Pearlman voicing him (why isn't this based off the movie again?). Dialogue is one of the only Hellboy traits intact, as the combat could have been replaced by any generic character with the same results.
For those not in the know, Hellboy has a massive hand which he uses to smash his enemies into pulp. Science of Evil uses this for everything is can, regardless of how dull it may be for the player in the end. Smashing doors open requires constant smashing of the X button that after third time, feels completely unnecessary."
Following last week’s look at the Top Ten Games Based on a Movie, this week’s Sunday Special feature is about to turn things upside down, this week looking at the top ten worst videogames based on a motion-picture release. As bad as some games based on a movie licence may be, at least most them are playable. But not these abominations.
This week's episode of Distributed failure features discussion on Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, Rune Factory: Frontier, Patapon 2, Plants vs. Zombies, Legendary, Hellboy: The Science of Evil, and much more! They follow that up with some gaming news including the closure of Factor 5 studios and the possible announcement of a "slim" PS3. After that, they dive into the "Sausage Dump" and chat up some movies, as well as the Lost finale.
Thunderbolt Games: "It's safe to say that I'm quite a Hellboy fan. The world created in the two movies is fantastic, and I just love the character - even taking the time to dabble in the comic books. Hellboy: The Science of Evil dips in to both these mediums, creating a universe more suited to the comics whilst also borrowing elements from the films. Sadly, it fails to live up to the name, descending to a place far worse than hell itself… mediocrity."
